2003 Kia Rio Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2003 Kia Rio
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by Michael S
Sep 03, 2023
Awesome buy all around! If I would compare it to another make and model would be a Hyundai Elantra.Sep 03, 2023
by John P
Jul 22, 2014
like it, wouldn't buy another. uncomfortable and feel every crack in the road. stick shift getting to be a pain at my age. vibration and I done everything I read (I think). now I need help.
can not find a Haynes or Chilton repair manual.Jul 22, 2014
by Timothy V
Jun 11, 2011
I've had this car for a couple of years now and it has proven to be very reliable. This vehicle will by no means win you any car show trophies but it gets the job done with low gas costs. I bought the car with 63,000 miles on it and have put another 76,000 on it with very little upkeep. I've had to replace the front shocks, thermostat, and battery once. I change the oil with Mobil One full synthetic religiously every 3,000 miles and it's has treated me well.Jun 11, 2011
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by Michael S
Sep 03, 2023
Awesome buy all around! If I would compare it to another make and model would be a Hyundai Elantra.Sep 03, 2023
by John P
Jul 22, 2014
like it, wouldn't buy another. uncomfortable and feel every crack in the road. stick shift getting to be a pain at my age. vibration and I done everything I read (I think). now I need help.
can not find a Haynes or Chilton repair manual.Jul 22, 2014
by Timothy V
Jun 11, 2011
I've had this car for a couple of years now and it has proven to be very reliable. This vehicle will by no means win you any car show trophies but it gets the job done with low gas costs. I bought the car with 63,000 miles on it and have put another 76,000 on it with very little upkeep. I've had to replace the front shocks, thermostat, and battery once. I change the oil with Mobil One full synthetic religiously every 3,000 miles and it's has treated me well.Jun 11, 2011
by George K
Feb 20, 2011
it is very nice and very very good.
it is not very speed but it is not very slow.
it is very cheap.
it can be a race car beacuse it is very good.
it can be a good car for family.Feb 20, 2011
by Carlos O
Sep 18, 2010
incredibly fast little car. greatest power to weight ration i have ever experienced in a cheap production car. in stock trim it blew the doors off a number of comparable cars. and that 5 speed was really synchronized. i would buy another one just to make it a circuit racer.Sep 18, 2010
by Lee K
Aug 27, 2009
The car got great fuel efficiency (37 mpg) from its 1.6 liter engine. The handling was par, the power was definitely sub par. My car had the 5 speed manual which I had a blast driving. Definiely another good cheap car.Aug 27, 2009
by Jeffrey C
Jan 06, 2009
as for proformance id have to say it brakes good and ill say no more it isnt that fun to drive but it dose get real good gas milage it is built kinda strong but there are a few problems withthe breaks that we cant figure outJan 06, 2009
by Bobby H
Aug 15, 2008
I bought the car in April of 2007. It was the first car I ever owned. I didn't like the fact that it was an automatic. It was awesome on gas. About 28 mpg. Didn't look to bad, But it just couldn't handle the use and abuse that i put it through.Aug 15, 2008
by Mohammad O
Aug 06, 2008
* Performance : Acceleration
is good, braking is so bad, handling is good.
* Build Quality : Never needed major or minors repairs but the the doors squeak so i have to lubricate them every 20,000 KM
* Appearance : Interior design is great and exterior styling is good.
* Cost of Ownership : Gas / km = 20 Lt. / 250 KM which is great, Maintenance cost is very low
* Fun Factor : This car is fun to drive .. i like it.Aug 06, 2008
by Melinda W
Jul 16, 2008
It's a perfectly good economy car. I hate that I got an automatic, but the warranty ROCKS so I've never had to worry. I trust the workmanship - no major issues in the 5 years I've had it. It's cheap to maintain, but the gas mileage is not as good as I'd like.Jul 16, 2008
by Heather K
Jun 09, 2008
I bought this car because it was small but roomy, and is fairly good for reliability and mileage. While it doesn't thrill me the way my nice little volkswagon jetta does, it does get me around town. I'm not sure I'd want to take this on long trips though, because it is not comfortable at speeds over 65, and it just doesn't have the smooth ride I like. The mileage is also not what I would wish, its only about 22mpg city, which in my opinion is very low for such a small car. Jun 09, 2008
by Tabitha T
May 28, 2008
its an old lady car for now
but it wont be for much longerMay 28, 2008
by Saira K
Apr 30, 2008
Hmnn, brand-spankin' new, couldn't complain about it since it was ma 1st car n I couldn't drive it (legally) coz I didn't have ma Ps yet.Apr 30, 2008
by Amy B
Apr 09, 2008
It's a car. It has an engine, 4 wheels, 4 doors, a boot and a bonnet, and all of the basics most cars have. The ubiquitous silver with a gray cloth interior.Apr 09, 2008
by Melissa G
Mar 20, 2008
not as bad as driving a tin boxMar 20, 2008
by Charitty A
Mar 05, 2008
Car is great for a commuter since really good on gasMar 05, 2008
by Carl B
Feb 24, 2008
is you totaled it like i've done it's still wanting for more even if it's in a thousand piece... unstoppable... my lil'tank...Feb 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 22, 2007
This is a great car for the economy. We get roughly 30 in the city and 38 on the highway when we keep it at 65 and under. This is with three adult and luggage.Nov 22, 2007
by Anonymous
Oct 29, 2007
transmission problems right now.Oct 29, 2007
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2003 Kia Rio Pricing
Original MSRP
$9,995 to $11,495Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent